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I have had this album, and then CD since it was released, and enjoy it today more than ever. It is one of my YES favorites now.

The use of rhythms is incredible, over fairly simplistic chord movement. The sounds wrested from the instruments, and the emotional playing from all memebrs is stunning.

Alan White masterfully brings the song changes about, and is very powerful in Release, Release, Silent Wings of Freedom, and the Future Times/Rjoice sequence.

Steve Howe. Wow. Over his career he stays as creative and able as ever. I thought he was over the top when this was released. Turns out my own musical immaturity would not let me really hear what he had done.

I HATED Arriving UFO. Now it is almost my favorite piece of the set. Just amazing.

Rick Wakeman adds a lot, with his great use of the Multi-Moog and the vast array of Harpsichord additions. Madrigal is so wonderful. It's a wonder the keys didn't fly apart, he was smokin' em so bad :)

And Squire. Oh my. Chris, you are a unique addition to the musical world. I admire your ability and creativeness so much. What bass lines. Melody, power, subtlety, counterpoint, punch, sublime ethereal MUSIC! Where did this man GET this talent? He was playing this way right off the bat.

Well - I think this album IS essential.

Today I have it at home and in the car so I can always pop it in the player.

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